The well-known equestrian and philanthropist Walter Patrick Shanly has died at age 58 on September 28, 2017 at his home in Sunnybrook Park. Mr. Shanly was the founder of Sunnybrook Stables Ltd. He also established the Loblaws Classic, a spectacular show jumping competition in Sunnybrook Park which set the standard for innovative equestrian competitions in North America. He was Chairman of Dressage Canada and instrumental in the management of the Canadian Dressage Team during the period before and at the Atlanta Olympics. He was a supporter and patron of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Among his community and public interests was Youth at Risk for which he organized programs with the Toronto Mounted Unit at The Riding Academy at the Horse Palace. Mr. Shanly was deeply passionate about the Canadian military and those who sustained life-changing visible injuries A celebration of Mr. Shanly’s life will be announced at a later date. Obituary
